In order to obtain one of the required individual licenses listed below in Wichita Falls, a test must be taken. Testing is conducted by a proctor at the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District in the Environmental Division. Apprentices must first complete the required training in order to take a test. Artists from out of town/out of state may be able to take the test without the Health District's training if they provide proof of training/experience and it meets the requirements of the Health District. Artists from out of town/out of state with a different type of individual license may not have to take the test in Wichita Falls if it meets the requirements of the Health District.
To inquire about or to schedule a test, please call 940-761-7822.
Tattoo Only License (includes Cosmetic Tattooing)
Piercing Only License
Tattoo & Piercing License
NIC National Tattooing Theory Exam OR
NIC National Body Piercing Theory Exam
NIC National Tattooing Theory Exam AND
NIC National Permanent Cosmetics Theory Exam
NIC National Body Piercing Theory Exam
Fees
Initial testing fee: $100.00
which covers two attempts to pass the examination, and which amount will be credited toward the initial annual body art operator license fee
Additional attempts to pass the examination: $50.00
which will not be credited toward any license or permit fees
